This year's official spirit is Mount Gay XO Rum and our competing mixologists will be using this to create their inspired variation on a classic cocktail: the Classic Rum Punch. Traditionally speaking, the cocktail contains 5 core components: Rum, sugar, fresh citrus, spices (nutmeg, cinnamon or cloves or tea), water for dilution.

We will welcome 10 contestants to this year's competition, made up of men and women competing from all over the province representing Vancouver Island, the Okanagan, and the Vancouver Mainland. Four expert judges will deliberate over these lavish libations and select a chosen winner to be awarded the Boothby Julep trophy.

Hosted and MC'd by our celebrated Cocktail Director, Alex Black, the competition will take place from 12pm - 3pm with a half-time break and at 3:30 our winner will be crowned and awarded their prize.

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Includes a complimentary welcome drink.

Attend the 6th annual Cocktail Jockey Mixology Competition at Prohibition (Hotel Georgia) on Friday afternoon, July 20th. See some of the cities finest mixologists put their spin on the Classic Rum Punch and find out who will be named the winner of the Boothby Julep Trophy.

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Attend the 6th annual Cocktail Jockey Mixology Competition at Prohibition (Hotel Georgia) on Friday afternoon, July 20th from 11:30-4:00pm. See some of the cities finest mixologists put their spin on the Classic Rum Punch and find out who will be named the winner of the Boothby Julep Trophy.

Then join us at the 10th Anniversary Deighton Cup on Saturday, July 21st at Hastings Racecourse for a rousing day of derby action!

In addition, this ticket allows you to claim one of our limited number of specially designed, signature Mint Juleps and commemorative cup, which will be available at the Deighton Cup on Saturday, July 21st. $5 from each Mint Julep purchase will go to our charity partner, Variety.

The Starting Gate is strictly a 19+ event. Tickets are non-refundable.

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